http://www.wku.edu/ksgc/sats.pdf
Here is a link to a very clear and detailed tutorial on using LEO
satellites with minimal equipment. This is the clearest explanation
I've seen. The author is
Richard Hackney, N1ASA
Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Western Kentucky University
Director, NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium
This is great stuff and would be a good link (or download) to add to the
AMSAT webpage for newbies (like me!)
Robert
WB5PKN